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Flight to Paro airport in Bhutan is world famous for two main reasons. The first is the unusual landing procedure during which plane maneuvers dramatically in the narrow valley before making it to the runway. Paro is rightfully considered as one of the most daring international airports in the world. Second and much more interesting feature of the flight is the stunning mountain panorama which you can see when flying from Delhi and Kathmandu in good weather conditions. In this article we will tell you what you can see and how to enjoy the experience to the maximum!

Staying connected when visiting Bhutan might be a considerable challenge. Not every phone operator has roaming agreement with one of the two Bhutanese network providers and even if they have, cost might be excessive. Getting Bhutanese SIM card is the best way to keep in touch and also save. Please read below how to get, set and use your SIM card when visiting Bhutan.

Exciting news is that stay in Eastern Bhutan will be discounted by 65 USD per person per night till the end of 2020. At the same time, the Yongphula airport near to east's capital of Tashigang became operational with 3 flights a week. The eastern Bhutan is now finally opening to tourism. If you are planning to come to Bhutan for the second time or even if you want to visit it first time, eastern Bhutan package is worth of considering for many reasons. If you want to know details about discount, practical information about how to get to eastern Bhutan and what to see there, read our most recent blog post below!

In 2017 Bhutan and Australia marked 15th anniversary of it's bilateral diplomatic relations. To celebrate the occasion, Bhutanese government decided to present Australian tourists special Bhutan – Australia Friendship Offer for summer 2018. What are the advantages? Should you start packing your rucksack to use the opportunity? Perhaps yes, but before you do that, better read our comments below!

Coming to Bhutan in winter, is that good idea? YES, it's actually excellent plan! You might be worried about the cold but in fact, apart from elevations above the 3000 meters, you will experience quite pleasant temperatures during a day. Just in the morning, evening and night, you might need to endure mild freezing. If you're coming from northern hemisphere, you will probably find the winter climate in Paro, Thimphu and most other places more akin to late autumn or early spring. Actually there are number of good reasons for coming to Bhutan in winter. Check all the advantages below and book your ticket!

Short answer for this question is simply NO, YOU CAN'T. As of now, tourists are not allowed to operate any type of UAS (Unmanned Aerial System). You might discover some photos and footages from Bhutan apparently made using drone elsewhere, including the official Tourism Council of Bhutan commercials but it was either made illegally or before the drones were banned by Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA). Originally the ban was complete for everyone. Since June 2017, the BCAA issued new set of rules which we will discuss below.

Bhutan has recently flashed the international headlines due to ongoing stand-off between Chinese and Indian armies on the obscure mountain ridge disputed between Bhutan and China. Mountainous territory called Doklam, Dokola or Donglam lies on the tri-junction of Bhutan, Sikkim (India) and Tibet (China). Many articles from different perspectives were written since mid-June when the crisis broke out. Stand-off is often described as the most serious Sino-Indian hostility in the last 15 years. Many commentators from India and China alike expressed rather aggressive and threatening attitudes, invoking the fears of the possible clash between two nuclear giants. Should you be worried to visit Bhutan then? The short answer is resolutely NO. For long answer please continue reading below.